6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Merritt Island, Florida

15 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 5 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Private: 5

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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Choosing a school in Merritt Island?

Use this page to compare every school in Merritt Island by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

High · Brevard. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Brevard. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Merritt Island for 2026 are Edgewood Jr/sr High School (8.8/10), Lewis Carroll Elementary School (8.3/10), and Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Lewis Carroll Elementary School

Rates 8.3/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Merritt Island schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Merritt Island

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Edgewood Jr/sr High School	8.8 / 10	High	+0.4	93th
2	Lewis Carroll Elementary School	8.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	86th
3	Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School	8.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.0	85th
4	Merritt Island Christian School	7.5 / 10	Other	—	85th
5	Audubon Elementary School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	55th
6	Tropical Elementary School	6.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	50th
7	Thomas Jefferson Middle School	5.3 / 10	Middle	-0.9	32th
8	Merritt Island High School	4.8 / 10	High	-2.1	22th
9	Mila Elementary School	4.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	22th
10	Gardendale Separate Day School	4.4 / 10	Other	-0.2	16th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $91,450
Median home value: $399,150
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 80%

How Merritt Island compares

Florida rank

#158 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$91k

122% of Florida median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Merritt Island, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida is home to 15 schools, including 10 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Merritt Island show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Merritt Island is Edgewood Jr/sr High School with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Merritt Island is served by 1 school district: BREVARD. These districts collectively serve 73,810 students.

Merritt Island's community shows 40% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $91,450. The poverty rate in the area is 8.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 32953 (10) 32952 (5)

Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lewis Carroll Elementary School 628 students · Pre-K–6th	628	Pre-K–6th	8.3
2	Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School 505 students · Kindergarten–6th	505	Kindergarten–6th	8.2
3	Audubon Elementary School 420 students · Pre-K–6th	420	Pre-K–6th	6.5
4	Tropical Elementary School 619 students · Pre-K–6th	619	Pre-K–6th	6.2
5	Mila Elementary School 431 students · Pre-K–6th	431	Pre-K–6th	4.8
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Alpha Leraning Inc Private 21 students · Pre-K–6th	21	Pre-K–6th	—
2	Calvary Chapel Christian School Private 20 students · Pre-K–1st	20	Pre-K–1st	—

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Thomas Jefferson Middle School 543 students · 7th–8th	543	7th–8th	5.3

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Edgewood Jr/sr High School 935 students · 7th–12th	935	7th–12th	8.8
2	Merritt Island High School 1,483 students · 9th–12th	1,483	9th–12th	4.8

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Gardendale Separate Day School 74 students · Kindergarten–12th	74	Kindergarten–12th	4.4
2	North/central Area Alternative Learning Center 93 students · 3rd–12th	93	3rd–12th	3.6
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Merritt Island Christian School Private 304 students · Pre-K–12th	304	Pre-K–12th	7.5
2	Faithful Hearts Academy Inc. Private 10 students · 1st–11th	10	1st–11th	—
3	Faithful Hearts Academy Inc. Private 8 students · 3rd–11th	8	3rd–11th	—

Schools in Merritt Island

Merritt Island, Florida · 15 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$91,450

Median Home Value

$399,150

Median Rent

$1,327/mo

Population

46,188

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

80%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Community Profile

Merritt Island has a median household income of $91,450. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $399,150, with a median rent of $1,327/month. The local poverty rate of 8.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 7
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 5

Resources

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School District

BREVARD

109 schools · 73,810 students

Nearby Cities

Rockledge (11 schools)

4 mi

Cocoa (21 schools)

5 mi

Cocoa Beach (5 schools)

6 mi

Cape Canaveral (2 schools)

6 mi

Viera (7 schools)

10 mi

Satellite Beach (6 schools)

14 mi

Titusville (19 schools)

16 mi

Indn Hbr Bch (1 school)

17 mi

Indian Harbour Beach (2 schools)

17 mi

Melbourne (35 schools)

18 mi

Indialantic (3 schools)

20 mi

West Melbourne (12 schools)

22 mi

Mims (2 schools)

23 mi

Melbourne Beach (1 school)

24 mi

Palm Bay (26 schools)

26 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Merritt Island, Florida

How many schools are in Merritt Island, Florida?

Merritt Island has 15 schools, including 10 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Merritt Island, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Merritt Island is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Merritt Island, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Merritt Island on MySchoolScout is Edgewood Jr/sr High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Merritt Island, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Merritt Island on MySchoolScout is Lewis Carroll Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Merritt Island, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Merritt Island on MySchoolScout is Thomas Jefferson Middle School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best high school in Merritt Island, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Merritt Island on MySchoolScout is Edgewood Jr/sr High School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

How many school districts serve Merritt Island, Florida?

Merritt Island is served by 1 school district: Brevard.

What is the education level in Merritt Island, Florida?

According to Census data, 40% of adults in Merritt Island have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Merritt Island, Florida?

The median household income in Merritt Island is approximately $91,450 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Merritt Island, Florida?

Yes, Merritt Island has 5 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Merritt Island Christian School with a score of 7.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Merritt Island, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Merritt Island is 12.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Merritt Island, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.